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• Well-being

  Not the New Normal

  Jennifer Fanning — May 20, 2020

  Everything is normal, yet nothing is. We get up in the same bed every morning, drink from the same coffee cup and stare blankly down at the bottom...

• Academics

  Four Tips for Success in an Online Class

  Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — May 13, 2020

  The summer term for online students at Å·²©ÍøÖ· is now underway! As you prepare to begin your courses, take a look at these few tips for success. 1....

• Well-being

  Celebration in the Midst of Chaos

  Sarah Morgan — April 20, 2020

  Weeks ago, I would not have imagined that I would be sitting at my dinner table in Washington, getting ready to start remote learning. But there I...

• Career & Vocation

  Searching for Jobs or Internships During COVID-19

  Misheel Bayarsaikhan — April 15, 2020

  The COVID-19 pandemic has not only reshaped the classroom experience for college students, but it has left students with uncertainty about finding...

• Career & Vocation

  COVID-19 May Have Halted Your Internship Plans. Here’s What to do Instead

  Brianna Reynolds — April 15, 2020

  COVID-19 has clearly impacted our world in a variety of ways, including the cancellation of many students’ internships. If your internship was...

• Well-being

  Move Over Laughter, Pets Are The New Best Medicine

  Katie Powell — April 08, 2020

  During the different chapters in my life, animals were always a part of the story. I have sweet memories of running through the sprinkler with...

• Career & Vocation

  How to Break Into Nonprofit Work: Learn from the Pros

  Austin Green — March 23, 2020

  Alumnus John Delapena (‘19) knew he wanted to help children and make the world a better place. Initially, he thought he would follow in his father...

• Academics

  How to Make the Switch to Remote Learning

  Carrie Stockton — March 19, 2020

  For some students, learning in an online environment comes naturally or is at least familiar. But for others, the most experience is in an...

• Academics

  Should you Drop that Class?

  The deadline to drop approaches, but consider these factors before acting.

  Christian Leonard — March 02, 2020

  With the March 15 deadline to withdraw from a class nearing, you may find yourself considering lightening your class load by cutting a course or...

• Spiritual Growth, The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour

  Who are you offline?

  a response to The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour on social media and emotional health

  Sydney Perry — January 21, 2020

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour, we've invited Sydney Perry to blog her thoughts this episode. This is a response to...

• Career & Vocation

  Starting Your Career in Biotechnology

  Joy Ito — January 13, 2020

  If you’re studying biology, chemistry or engineering, working in a lab is a great way to boost your resume. The work experience you earn in a lab...

• Career & Vocation

  Tips for Entering a Competitive Industry After Graduation

  Ashley Logue — January 02, 2020

  Alumnus Soren Iverson (‘17) studied studio art with an emphasis in design and minor in business during his time at Å·²©ÍøÖ·. He is currently an art...

• Academics, Making Connections

  Five Questions to Help Build a Mentoring Relationship with Your Professor

  Registration season might be over, but there are still ways to build relationships with your faculty.

  Christian Leonard — November 21, 2019

  While many students are accustomed to having advising meetings and office hours with their professors, faculty are available to discuss topics...

• Career & Vocation, Making Connections

  The Value of Student Leadership

  Austin Green — November 07, 2019

  Have you ever wondered what qualities employers care about when hiring college students or recent graduates? Student resumés that show leadership...

• Academics

  Tips on Managing Group Projects for Online Students

  Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — November 06, 2019

  How do you feel when thinking about past group projects? While experiences vary – whether positive or negative – group projects are part of many...

• Spiritual Growth, The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour

  The Power of Worship

  a response to The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour on worship as a lifestyle

  Sydney Perry — November 05, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour, we've invited Sydney Perry to blog her thoughts this episode. This is a response to...

• Career & Vocation

  Alumna Shares Lessons from her Dream Job Journey

  Lisa Reimann — November 04, 2019

  Lara Renee went through ups and downs before landing her ideal role.

• Career & Vocation

  Why Graduate School?

  Joshua Choi — October 16, 2019

  Have you considered attending graduate school after Å·²©ÍøÖ·? Based on averages from 2012-2018 outcome survey data, 18.2 percent of Å·²©ÍøÖ· graduates...

• Career & Vocation

  Finding Your Graduate School Program

  Five steps to narrowing your choices

  Austin Green — October 01, 2019

  Your education does not have to end once you receive your undergraduate diploma. Millions of students decide to enroll in post-graduate programs...

• Spiritual Growth, The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour

  Are We Home Yet?

  a response to The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour on faith and exile

  Hannah Harkness — September 30, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour, we've invited Hannah Harkness to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a...

• Spiritual Growth, The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour

  Alone in a Crowded Room

  a response to The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour on loneliness and vulnerability

  Hannah Harkness — September 17, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour, we've invited Hannah Harkness to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a...

• Academics

  Going Back to School as a Parent

  Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — September 05, 2019

  Tips for balancing parenting and schoolwork.

• Spiritual Growth, The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour

  Singing for the Joy of the Lord

  a response to The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour on gospel music and worship leading

  Rebecca Mitchell — July 09, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour, we've invited Becky Mitchell to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• Spiritual Growth, The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour

  Process What You See

  a response to The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour on media ecology from a faith perspective

  Rebecca Mitchell — July 08, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour, we've invited Becky Mitchell to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• Spiritual Growth, The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour

  What Does Success Mean to You?

  a response to The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour on sports and identity in Christ.

  Rebecca Mitchell — June 03, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Hour, we've invited Becky Mitchell to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

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